Research Article

Graph Databases: Revolutionizing Fraud Detection and Cybersecurity in Financial Services

Authors

  • Muthuselvam Chandramohan Leading Commercial Banking in USA

Abstract

Graph databases represent a transformative solution in financial crime detection and cybersecurity, offering superior capabilities compared to traditional relational database systems. The technology's inherent ability to map and analyze complex relationships enables financial institutions to detect sophisticated fraud patterns, monitor suspicious activities, and maintain regulatory compliance with unprecedented efficiency. Through advanced pattern recognition and real-time transaction monitoring, graph databases significantly reduce false positives while accelerating the identification of potential threats. The integration with machine learning and artificial intelligence enhances detection accuracy and enables predictive fraud prevention. Graph databases excel in maintaining detailed audit trails, supporting relationship-based investigations, and enabling comprehensive transaction monitoring across global networks. The technology's scalability and performance characteristics make it particularly effective for handling the growing complexity of financial transactions and emerging cyber threats, while its real-time processing capabilities ensure immediate response to suspicious activities.

Article information

Journal

Journal of Computer Science and Technology Studies

Volume (Issue)

7 (5)

Pages

236-243

Published

2025-05-30

How to Cite

Muthuselvam Chandramohan. (2025). Graph Databases: Revolutionizing Fraud Detection and Cybersecurity in Financial Services. Journal of Computer Science and Technology Studies, 7(5), 236-243. https://doi.org/10.32996/jcsts.2025.7.5.30

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Keywords:

Graph Database Technology, Financial Crime Prevention, Anti-Money Laundering, Cybersecurity Enhancement, Regulatory Compliance